CLAE ROMARE HI ON COMPLEX
The Clae footwear brand is a member of the BPMW family, and we’re always excited to share with you when someone gives our friends and family recognition. Complex posted this great mention about Clae today: These Romare Hi’s are the latest Clae models that’ll solve the “no sneaker” rules at high-class establishments. The hi-cut silhouette fits like a sneaker but in this rustic color-up, the aesthetic looks more like something Bass would put out. Rock ‘em to the country club and to church, and then mix ‘em up with jeans for some high-class stunting at your local watering hole. Solid.$125,clae.com
Last week we reported on Roden Gray, one of Vancouver's hottest shops. We recently visited 
Some of graffiti's most venerated names including CLAW Money, Fafi, Kaws and West are coming together for an artist , showcase, called Come Correct at The Showroom Gallery later this week. Be sure to stop by the opening reception. And bring a sharpie! You may be able to score some autographs...
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A Continuous Lean has compiled a great men's shopping guide and map for NYC. Featuring all sorts of boutiques and salons that caters to today's man, the shopping guide has it all- from the traditional to the more fashion forward. There's everything from John Allans to Opening Ceremony. Alden Shoes, Frank's Chop Shop and Odin. The list spans the gamut. Check it out 
While the US retail scene seems a bit dismal, Canada is doing fine. DNR reports that retail sales in Canada rose 1.5 percent month over month in January to roughly $35.8 billion, compared to a predicted 1.4 percent increase. Clothing and accessories sales recorded an impressive 2.9 per cent jump. Two Canadian financial institutions predict the Canadian economy will avoid being dragged into a recession by the slumping U.S. economy, but that Canada’s economic growth will slow to 1.3 per cent this year from 2.7 per cent in 2007. Start calling those Canadian accounts! (
The rise of bespoke products is a clear movement which has risen to the increasing perception that some luxury brands are increasingly interested in marketing rather than quality . American tailors - notably Thom Browne, and Tom Ford - have built powerful new brands on the power of bespoke. And now other categories are getting in on the action. Bespoke perfumes have been on the rise for several years, and continue to grow in strength: Bespoke perfume (and cologne, for men) is one of the ridiculous luxuries of a certain self-absorbed demographic, with the likes of Chanel and Cartier charging as much as €60,000 for the privilege of having a nose find your perfect scent. — (
As if Vancouver didn't already have tons of great shopping, there's a new men's store in town called 
Fokke de Jong takes a pristine cashmere jacket from a rail in his new store, 
Damn! we knew we should have gone to the Easter Parade! I'm sure there were plenty of dandies just letting loose on Fifth Ave in all their pastel finery. Our friend Mordechai, aka 
We are totally digging the Australian label 
When the iMacs started coming out in multiple colorways, it was arguable the beginning of the modern customization era where you can have just about anything in any color you want.. Pantone, the og of color-matching, is releasing their Pantone Eyewear series that allows for consumes to customize the (you guessed it) color of the eyewear frames. The palette for Pantone eyewear has "endless possibilities" for interchanging rims and arms. Look for them soon in metal optical, semi rimless, sport metal and sport variations. (
David Bowie, Pete Doherty, The Scissor Sisters, Silverchair and The Knife are all fans of
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Back in the day, when the Catskills were the ultimate summer vacation, Grossinger's was the crown jewel of the Catskills. A top-notch resort featuring tennis, swimming, golf, five star entertainers, Grossingers was the home of the original Pink Elephant lounge, and Spencer Tunick's dad would take pics of nightbirds at the bar, and put them in teeny tiny souvenir viewfinders... That's all over now, but Grossinger's is now the subject of a NO MAS tee. 
The Insider is a recurring profile of emerging tastemakers in the fields of fashion, design, food, travel and the arts. Here Jay Massacret, the fashion editor of 
Long overshadowed by denim and sportswear, tailored clothing became the hot market in men’s wear last year, outpacing the largest apparel segments. Dollar volume sales for tailored clothing, which includes suits, suit separates and sport coats, jumped 7 percent in 2007 to $5 billion, according to new data from The NPD Group. The segment narrowly edged out tops, which posted a 6 percent gain last year to $22.1 billion. Suit separates fueled the demand, posting an impressive 35 percent gain year-over year. “Once again the ability to create a personalized fit experience by being able to buy the right size jacket and pant have made suit separates the way to shop for tailored clothing,” noted Marshal Cohen, NPD’s lead analyst. “Between the dressing-up trend and the ability to buy suits ‘off the rack’ -- no alterations necessary -- this huge growth category has gotten even bigger among the younger crowd, who are now reaching for style as a great image maker.” Read the full report 
We know goth styling is on the rise but we've got confirmation from the streets of Japan. We've spotted all black looks and goth influences in some great street pics, taken at Bunka Fashion College in Japan from a blog called The Vagabond Looks. 
We’ve been seeing a lot of Black Magic influences on the streets, so we love 
